What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is approximately $1,704 per month.

How does rent at 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11216 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 48% below the neighborhood median.

Is 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 rent stabilized?

Yes, 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is rent stabilized with 15 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 8% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

The registered owner of 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is 159 HAL MA LTD. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 a good landlord?

159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216, owned by 159 HAL MA LTD, has an overall grade of B (3.1/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 247 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.1 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

Yes, 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has 247 housing violations and 216 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 have?

159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 offers 5 amenities including Fios Available, Hardwood Floors, Rent Stabilized, Good Cause, Has Evictions. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

There are 10 schools near 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. K140 (2 min walk), Ged-P2g-Bedford Stuy Complex-Ahsep (4 min walk), Brooklyn Academy High School (4 min walk), P.s. 093 William H. Prescott (4 min walk), Uncommon Bed-Stuy West Charter School Nyc (2 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: DEAN ST/NEW YORK AV (B65), 0.38 mi away.

Is 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11216 zip code where 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is located had 3,212 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 266 violent crimes, 1,051 property crimes, and 1,895 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11216 for full details.

When was 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 built and how many units does it have?

159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 was built in 1895, has 4 floors, contains 16 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?

159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

159 HALSEY STREET — Rent Intelligence for Bedford-Stuyvesant, NYC

Bedford-Stuyvesant · Brooklyn, NY, 11216

Built 18954 floors16 unitsBBL 3018380053

Current rent range

$1,704 – $1,704 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★3.01 reviews

Verified reviews1HOwned by159 HAL MA LTD3 bldgs

159 HALSEY STREET

Brooklyn, NY, 11216

159 HALSEY STREET is a prewar 1895 building, 16 units in Bedford-Stuyvesant, NYC. Owned by 159 HAL MA LTD. Public records show 253 open violations, 216 311 complaints, 3 active litigation matters on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 15 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations247last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews13.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units16DHCR records

Building age131 ybuilt 1895

311 complaints216last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

1 BR

$1,704/mo

8 listings

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

February

Most expensive

June

JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~8% by timing your move to February.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

1 BR

This building: $1,704 – $1,704

48% belowArea: $3,306

2 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $3,756

3 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $4,400

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

1 Bed8 listings

$3,306

$3,306

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn

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Rental intelligence.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

129 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

4063

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

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Neighborhood risks.

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Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

247 total

Paint/Plaster
63
Water Leak
24
Door/Lock
20
Smoke/CO Detector
20
Window/Guard
18

311Top Complaints

216 total

Noise - Residential
40
PAINT/PLASTER
31
PLUMBING
29
HEAT/HOT WATER
24
Noise - Street/Sidewalk
16

DOBTop Filings

6 total

DOB Violations
6

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(8 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CNOV SENT OUTAug 11, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PAINTED SPRINKLER HEAD AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BNOV SENT OUTAug 11, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT NORTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BNOV SENT OUTAug 11, 2026
§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER SASH, AT 1ST WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BNOV SENT OUTAug 11, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERNAL WOOD BASEBOARD AT WASH BASIN CABINET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class ANOV SENT OUTAug 11, 2026
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

See all 247 HPD records

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

3.0 /5

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1 reviews

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1★

Pros: None. Zero. Not one. Cons: NO HEAT. It can be -200 degrees outside The heat almost never gets turned on. Its nearly impossible to take showers in the winter due to the extreme cold in the apartments. Does not r…

mixedJan 2023

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

5 amenities

OTHER

Fios Available
Hardwood Floors
Rent Stabilized
Good Cause
Has Evictions

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

159 HAL MA LTD

Portfolio of 3 buildingsHead officer: LYNETTE GILLMail: 1160 DEAN STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

View full landlord profile

buildings

3.1

avg score / 5

B-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1895Building constructed16 units · 4 floors
now159 HAL MA LTDOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11216 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11216

Violent266

Property1,051

Quality-of-life1,895

Total incidents3,212

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About this area.

Bedford-Stuyvesant · 11216

159 HALSEY STREET · Brooklyn · 40.682° N, -73.947° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

7 schools nearby2 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

DEAN ST/NEW YORK AVB65
0.4 mi8 min
BERGEN ST/NEW YORK AVB65
0.4 mi8 min
DEAN ST/BROOKLYN AVB65
0.4 mi9 min
NEW YORK AV/BERGEN STB44
0.4 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. K140K-8
0.1 mi2 min
Ged-P2g-Bedford Stuy Complex-AhsepGED/Alt
0.2 mi4 min
Brooklyn Academy High SchoolHigh School
0.2 mi4 min
P.s. 093 William H. PrescottElementary
0.2 mi4 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Uncommon Bed-Stuy West Charter School NycK-12
0.1 mi2 min
Uncommon Collegiate ChsCharter
0.2 mi4 min
Uncommon Collegiate Charter High SchoolCharter
0.2 mi4 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Brooklyn Waldorf SchoolElementary
0.5 mi10 min
Co-Op SchoolElementary
0.6 mi11 min
Talmud Torah D'nitraElementary
0.6 mi13 min

The neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Bed-Stuy is Brooklyn's brownstone capital — block after block of stunning Victorian and Romanesque row houses, many beautifully restored. The neighborhood's Black cultural heritage runs deep (Biggie grew up here), and the restaurant scene on Tompkins and Lewis Avenues has exploded.

8,171buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$3,306median 1BR

62,373population$93kmedian income75%renters

BrownstonesHistoricCulturalFoodieCommunity Feel

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Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Carroll Gardens· 0.1 mi Prospect Heights· 0.39 mi Fort Greene· 0.97 mi Park Slope· 1.09 mi Crown Heights· 1.18 mi

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Crime & safety.

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1895

Floors4

Total units16

Rent-stab units16

ClassC1

BBL3018380053

BIN3052696

189019001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1895

Building constructed

16 units · 4 floors · class C1

2024

Rent stabilization on file

15 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: 159 HAL MA LTD

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

HPDMEDIUMAug 11, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER SASH, AT 1ST WINDOW FROM EAST
HPDMEDIUMAug 11, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT NORTH AND EAST WALLS I
HPDHIGHAug 11, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC SOAP DISH AT NORTH WALL IN THE
HPDMEDIUMAug 11, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERNAL WOOD BASEBOARD AT WASH BASIN C
HPDMEDIUMAug 11, 2026
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM AT LEAST 1 WINDOW OR PROV
HPDLOWAug 11, 2026
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE
HPDHIGHAug 11, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PAINTED SPRINKLER HEAD AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCAT
311MEDIUMJul 28, 2026
PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK
311MEDIUMJul 28, 2026
ELECTRIC — WIRING
311MEDIUMJul 27, 2026
PAINT/PLASTER — WALL

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is approximately $1,704 per month.
How does rent at 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11216 zip code: 1-bedroom rents are about 48% below the neighborhood median.
Is 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 rent stabilized?
Yes, 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is rent stabilized with 15 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 8% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
The registered owner of 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is 159 HAL MA LTD. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 a good landlord?
159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216, owned by 159 HAL MA LTD, has an overall grade of B (3.1/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 247 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.1 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
Yes, 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has 247 housing violations and 216 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 have?
159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 offers 5 amenities including Fios Available, Hardwood Floors, Rent Stabilized, Good Cause, Has Evictions. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
There are 10 schools near 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. K140 (2 min walk), Ged-P2g-Bedford Stuy Complex-Ahsep (4 min walk), Brooklyn Academy High School (4 min walk), P.s. 093 William H. Prescott (4 min walk), Uncommon Bed-Stuy West Charter School Nyc (2 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: DEAN ST/NEW YORK AV (B65), 0.38 mi away.
Is 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11216 zip code where 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 is located had 3,212 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 266 violent crimes, 1,051 property crimes, and 1,895 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11216 for full details.
When was 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 built and how many units does it have?
159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 was built in 1895, has 4 floors, contains 16 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216?
159 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11216 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

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